Pont du Tarn
Yellow waymarksTypical Mont Lozère hamlets such as L'Aubaret or Troubat, in the central zone of the Cévennes National Park, bear witness to a life of self-sufficiency. At the Pont du Tarn, you can cool off in the pure and invigorating waters of the Tarn, not far from its spring.
3 points of interest
Boisement du Bougès sud - © Guy Grégoire 
FloraThe Bougès state forest
This covers an area of about 3,300 hectares. Reforestation was carried out between 1880 and 1925, at the beginning of the agricultural decline, to fight the erosion caused by over-grazing. Today, the Office National des Forêts manages this forest, primarily with the goal of protecting the different forest species and ecosystems, but also with a view to making it productive. The forest is made up of a number of tree species, including spruce, silver fir, larch and Corsican pine. A varied fauna inhabits the forest (deer, wild boar, birds of prey). A few capercaillies, re-introduced by the Cévennes National Park, live in these wide open spaces. (Julie Hugon)
Transhumance sur la draille de l'Aubaret - © Olivier Prohin 
PastoralismThe draille du Languedoc
This draille (path for seaonal livestock migration) was frequented by flocks of sheep during the transhumance and by farmers going to buy or sell animals at Bellecoste Fair, which was held every 16 July and 25 September. The path linked the inhabitants of the plateau to the village of Saint-Maurice-de-Ventalon. (Julie Hugon)
La draille et l'Aubaret - © Bruno Daversin 
ArchitectureThe hamlets of L'Aubaret and Troubat
The houses in the hamlets of L'Aubaret and Troubat seem to have emerged from the ground amidst a mass of granite blocks. The refined architecture of these two handsome farms indicates a certain wealth (mullion windows, carved corbels, etc.). The agricultural equipment on site shows that these farms were self-sufficient (threshing-floor, mill, bread oven, etc.). Near the Pont du Tarn is a large draille that used to cross the river at “Gap Francès” (meaning “the Franks' ford”, the former limit between the Frankish and Visigoth realms.
Description
Signposts will guide you all along this route. In the description below, the signposted place names and/or directions are given in bold italics between quotation marks:
Starting at “La Croix de Berthel”, walk to “L’Aubaret” via “Les Bastides”, “Plo de la Nassette”, “Plo de L’Estrade”, “Draille du Languedoc” and “Pont de l’Aubaret”.
From “L’Aubaret” head for “Pont du Tarn” via “Gap Francès”. From “Pont du Tarn” go back to “Gap Francès”, walk along the river Tarn to “La Plaine du Tarn”, turn left to “Troubat” and, at the road, turn right to “Masméjan”.
At “Masméjan”, return to “La Croix de Berthel” via “Col des Rouvières”, “Les Bastides” and “Croix de Berthel”.
This hike is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère – Pays des sources, Sommet des Cévennes, published by the Pôle de pleine nature du Mont Lozère.
- Departure : Masméjean
- Arrival : Masméjean
- Towns crossed : Pont de Montvert - Sud Mont Lozère and Vialas
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Altimetric profile
Recommandations
The Alignon ford may be impassable when the river is in flood. If necessary, continue on the road instead. Make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day's weather conditions. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water, wear good shoes and put on a hat. Please close all gates and barriers after yourself.
Access and parking
5 km from Le Pont-de-Montvert, on the D 998 towards La Croix de Berthel. At La Baraquette, turn off to Masméjean
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